Malicious Code Detected in elf-stats-aurora-workbench-513 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-191990: Malicious code in elf-stats-aurora-workbench-513 (npm). Affects elf-stats-aurora-workbench-513 versions 999.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-aurora-workbench-513 package is an npm package designed for statistical analysis and data visualization in conjunction with AWS Aurora databases. It provides developers with tools to efficiently manage and analyze data. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the elf-stats-aurora-workbench-513 package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications using the package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The specific version affected is 999.0.0, and the malicious code was identified by Amazon Inspector.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-aurora-workbench-513If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you may consider removing the elf-stats-aurora-workbench-513 package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by running the following command: npm uninstall elf-stats-aurora-workbench-513.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-aurora-workbench-513 package has been identified with a serious vulnerability due to malicious code. It is crucial for developers using this package to take immediate action by updating to a secure version or removing the package until a fix is available. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and manage vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for statistical analysis and data visualization with AWS Aurora databases.
The malicious code can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches in applications using the package.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application without any signup.
Yes, updating to a secure version of the elf-stats-aurora-workbench-513 package is recommended to mitigate the vulnerability.
Consider removing the package from your project as a temporary measure until a secure version is available.
